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HF53 DNY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,520 mi
Last recorded109,520 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 DNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,520 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 106,629 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 106,628 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 104,561 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2016 91,912 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 86,309 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 86,309 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 82,317 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 78,194 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 71,950 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre treads perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2012 71,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and offside rear tyre treads perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,475 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 63,693 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,032 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 61,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 57,067 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 46,063 miles

both rear tyres wearing low in the centre

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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HF53 DNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF53 DNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF53 DNY registered?

HF53 DNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is HF53 DNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 DNY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF53 DNY have outstanding finance?

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